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The original manuscript of 'Llyfryddiaeth y Cymry', 1546-1800, in the autograph of the Reverend William Rowlands ('Gwilym Lleyn'), with additions and corrections by D. Silvan Evans, including a few contributions in the autograph of Richard Williams [then of Welshpool, afterwards of Celynog, Newtown], etc. A note in pencil indicates that pp. 10 and 333 are wanting; other pages have been cut into two or more pieces.

Letters and postcards to J. H. Davies (many relating to publications by the writers) from the following correspondents: John Ballinger, Cardiff, 1907, and Aberystwyth, 1915 (enclosing a letter from Francis Green to John Ballinger relating to a calendar of deeds and documents) (2), F. F. Bretherton (general secretary of the Wesley Historical Society), Sunderland, 1920 (writer's book on early Methodism in Chester, the new Proceedings), C. H. Browning, Ardmore, Penna., 1913 (The Welsh Settlement of Pennsylvania, Prospectus for Thomas Allen Glen, Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania, etc.), D. Davies, 1915 (loan of copies of Seren Gomer), David Davies, Harlech, 1913-14 (3) (Ardudwy a'i Gwron), D. Caxton Davies for William Lewis, Printers, Ltd, Cardiff, 1924 (The Letters of Goronwy Owen), J. Hugh Edwards, House of Commons, 1912 (material relating to T. E. Ellis for a book on the rise and development of Welsh nationality), A. Owen Evans, Llanfaethlu Rectory, 1918 and 1922 (2) (his researches and publications, enclosing a leaflet, 1880, about spitting in chapel), David Evans, Whitland, [19]15 (enclosing poster concerning Parke sale, some of the articles had belonged to Daniel Rowlands, Llangeitho), Evan Evans, Aberystwyth, 1909-10 (notices of Tregaron Pension sub-committee meetings in connection with The Old Age Pensions Act 1908), E. Vincent Evans, London [19]08 (Bibliography [of Welsh ballads]), J. Ceredig Evans, New Quay, [19]22 (arrangements to stay in Aberystwyth), Tom Evans, Felinfach, [19]08 (application for the post of Dairy Instructress at the University College of Wales by his sister, Miss Emma Evans), H. M. Green (on behalf of the Principal), University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1905 (enclosing photographs [wanting]), T. Mortimer Green, Registrar, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1905 (notice of meeting), G. Stewart Griffiths, Liverpool, [19]24 (family history), H[ugh] O[wen] Hughes, Newport, 1907 (writer's application for the post of Assistant Commissioner under the Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1907, testimonials enclosed), David Jones, [Melbourne and London] 'off Port Said' [19]24 (appreciation of The Life and Opinions of Robert Roberts), M. H. J[ones], [1918] (on a postcard to M. H. Jones from the Reverend R. James, Llanwrtyd, 1918, enquiring about the date of birth of William Williams, Pantycelyn), Mostyn [Lewis], London, undated (notice of writer's arrival in Aberystwyth), W. A. Lewis, Liverpool, 1923 (John Jones ('Myrddin Fardd'), Enwogion Sir Gaernarfon, 'Myrddin's opinion regarding orthography, etc.), T. R. Morgan, Swyddffynon, 1922 (Dafydd Jones o Gaeo, etc.), T. J. Owen, Marsh, Huddersfield, 1922 (2) (pamphlets attributed to Dafydd Jones o Gaeo), Alfred Neobard Palmer, Wrexham, 1905 (Roman Station at Holt and its Welsh name), J. W. P. Parry, N[ational] P[rovincial] Bank, Aberystwyth, 1924 (Mrs Hughes's dividends, financial matters), F. E. Rees, Cardiff, 1922 (enclosing draft regulations and standing order of the University of Wales Guild of Graduates), T[homas] Richards, Maesteg, 1923 (his researches relating to the Puritans), George Stinchcombe, Fishponds, Bristol, 1911 (his family connection with Thomas Charles of Bala, his application for the post of Inspector under the National Insurance Scheme), R. M. Thomas, Carmarthen, 1907 (notice of Welsh Church Commission meeting), J. L. Wheatley, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff (resolution relating to government grants, etc.), Hannah Williams, Llandegai, 1922 (thanks for copy of 'Morris' letters'), H. J. Williams, Calvinistic Methodist Book Agency, Carnarvon, 1923 (binding of Enwogion Sir Gaernarfon), O. Gaianydd Williams, Rowen, 1923 (enquiry regarding an edition of Thomas Richards (Coychurch) dictionary by the Trefriw press), R. Peris Williams, Wrexham, undated (circular regarding a movement to erect a memorial column on the grave of Morgan Llwyd in Rhosddu, Wrexham), T. Meredith Williams, Llanddewi Vicarage, Aberayron, 1916 (pedigree of Archdeacon Meredith, Meredith family of Ffosybleiddiaid), and Tom Williams, Aberystwyth, [19]21 (spare copies of Cymru'r Plant). There are also a few other items, including papers relating to (?) The Student and letters from the following: H. Tobit Evans, Carmarthen, 1901, [to D. Silvan Evans] (enclosing two booklets by writer's daughter and her friend, the dictionary), [W. A. Griffiths], Devonport, [19]06 (return of 'the old memorandum book, Richard Griffiths of Trederwen) (incomplete), J. D. Hughes, Rhosddu, Wrexham, [18]93 (enquiring regarding the report in Montgomeryshire Collections relating to the trial concerning the Llandysilio estate and the Jones claimant [see Mont. Coll., Vol. VIII (1875) p. 249-64]), M[orris] R[oberts], Rhosybol Vicarage, Rhosgoch, 1916 [to [the Reverend William (John) Morgan] 'Penfro' (contribution to Y Cyfaill [Eglwysig]), Thomas C. Smith, London, 1861, to the editor of The Builder (pamphlet on slate quarries), and ?W[illiam] T[homas], Park Glas, Carmarthen, undated (Testament Newydd 1641 etc.).

An interleaved volume (385 pp.) belonging to J. H. Davies made up of pages from Y Traethodydd, 1886-92 ('Hen Gerddi y Cymry', a catalogue of Welsh ballads compiled by John Jones ('Myrddin Fardd'), with pages 346-50 from Revue Celtique, II (part of a supplement [by D. Silvan Evans] to Llyfryddiaeth y Cymry). There are numerous additions and annotations by J. H. Davies, including cross-references to his own Bibliography of Welsh ballads printed in the 18th century (London, 1911) and an index to the authors, etc. of the pre-1800 ballads in the 'Myrddin Fardd' catalogue. The numbers used in the index correspond to the numbers in the 'Myrddin Fardd' catalogue while the page references are to the pages in the present volume. Loose inside are a list of ballads, etc. by Thomas Edwards ('Twm o'r Nant'), Hugh Jones, Llangwm and Ellis Roberts, with number or page references as before, and a letter, 1908, from D. Rhys Phillips, Swansea to [J. H. Davies] (jottings on three Shrewsbury 'effusions').

A small notebook which belonged to J. H. Davies containing bibliographical references to the Reverend Peter Williams, mainly from William Rowlands (Gwilym Lleyn) (ed. D. Silvan Evans), Llyfryddiaeth y Cymry (Llanidloes, 1869), together with a few biographical notes. At the reverse end of the volume are a few notes relating to (?) Cardiganshire Highways Committee and some observations on Sir Owen M. Edwards, perhaps for an article or an address.

Twenty letters, 1876-97, to D. Silvan Evans from John Jones ('Ivon'; 1820-98), Aberystwyth (the offer of Llanwrin, mention of the Bonsall family, sympathy, re a memorial to [Evan Evans] 'Y Prydydd Hir', wishing to know whether an article he (Ivon) wrote on Aberystwyth periodical publications is at Llanwrin, the second edition of Ysten Sioned, his inquiries about a dog for the addressee). Two of the letters are signed 'John a Mary Jones'. Also included are a letter, 1894, from Hughes & Son, Wrexham to D. Samuel, Aberystwyth and a copy of an extract from Y Goleuad, 1 June 1894, concerning the second edition of Ysten Sioned.

(I) Miscellaneous press cuttings, 1860-94 and undated, kept by D. Silvan Evans and including Welsh poetry, correspondence ('Ieithyddiaeth', etc.), church affairs (account of a Welsh confirmation at Llanover by the Right Reverend the bishop of Llandaff, [?1888], an article doubting the need for a new church at Aberystwyth [1882] etc.) and obituary notices of Edward Breese, Morva [sic] Lodge, Portmadoc [1881] and Morris Jones, 'Meurig Idris', 1875. (Ii) A bibliography of Cardiganshire parishes written on slips of paper.

Fifteen letters to D. Silvan Evans, one, 1885, from (?) M. B. Wynn, Rothley, Loughborough (the term 'gafaelgi') and fourteen, 1871-9 and undated, from W[illia]m W. E. Wynne, Peniarth (Archaeologia Cambrensis, replying to queries and requesting assistance himself, Sir Watkin's uneasiness about [Gruffydd] Roberts's grammar and his wish to have it returned (from Paris), sympathy, an invitation to the addressee to Peniarth).

Seventeen letters, 1859-79, to D. Silvan Evans from the Reverend Robert Williams (1810-81), sixteen of which are written from Rhydycroesau (rectory), Oswestry and one from Culmington Rectory, Bromfield (the writer's Cornish dictionary, advice, words and their meanings, re translations for Mr Skene, 'these English Bishops', the 'Celtic Remains', the 'Greal', etc., the death of Henry Parry, r[ector] of Bylchau (mention of his father's library), interest in the addressee's preferment, he has been making a catalogue of the books in St Asaph cathedral library, reference to the death of Professor Evander Evans and Professor Ebel, the slowness of so many of his subscribers to pay, the writer's health, sympathy, his removal to Culmington).

Ten letters, 1869-94, to D. Silvan Evans from R[ichard] Williams, Welshpool and Celynog, Newtown (the 'Topographicon', some names of streams in Montgomeryshire, efforts to obtain a pension for the addressee, gifts of books).

Twenty-three letters, 1873-98 and undated, to D. Silvan Evans from the Reverend D. R. Thomas, Cefn Rectory, St Asaph, Meifod Vicarage, Welshpool, Canonry, St Asaph, and Llandrinio Rectory, Oswestry (matters in connection with Archaeologia Cambrensis, the Wrexham Eisteddfod, 1876, church affairs, etc.). Enclosed is a letter, 1873, to D. R. Thomas from H[owel] W[illiam] Lloyd, Clifton, Bristol.

Eight letters, 1858 [?1859]-74, from Tho[ma]s Stephens, Merthyr Tydfil, seven of which are addressed to D. Silvan Evans and one to W. W. E. Wynne, Peniarth (copy). Accompanying one of the letters to D. Silvan Evans are transcripts of four letters, 1846-9, from the Reverend Walter Davies ('Gwallter Mechain'), writing from Penmaen Dovey n[ea]r Machynlleth and Llanrhaiadr, Oswestry, to Thomas Stephens ('Casnodyn'). Subjects touched upon include D. Silvan Evans's orthography [i.e. Llythyraeth yr iaith Gymraeg], the 'Madogwys', the Llangollen essay, the (new) bishop of Bangor, the Hengwrt manuscripts and articles for Archaeologia Cambrensis.

Twenty-five letters, 1869-94, some undated, to D. Silvan Evans from Dr Ernst Sattler, Coburg, Zurich, Fluntern n[ea]r Zurich and Leipzig (the writer's Welsh grammar, Y Gomeryð [1886], mention of visits to Wales, sympathy, etc.).

Thirteen letters, one incomplete, 1880-4, to D. Silvan Evans from [Henry] Brinley Richards, Kensington (queries concerning Welsh history, early Welsh music, etc.).

Nine letters, 1871-6, to D. Silvan Evans from the Reverend John Peter ('Ioan Pedr'; 1833-77), Bala (articles by 'Ioan Pedr' in Y Traethodydd [1872-3], offering to copy vocabularies in the British Museum, Mr Mackensie of Glasgow proposes to call on the addressee); and six letters, one incomplete, [18]73-84, to D. Silvan Evans from [Robert John Pryse] 'Gweirydd ap Rhys' (1807-89), Bangor and Holyhead (an invitation to adjudicate at the Bangor Eisteddfod, family matters, the fate of two sacks of old letters addressed to the writer).

Twenty-eight letters, [18]80-1903, from the Reverend John Owen (1854-1926), successively Welsh professor and classical lecturer at St David's College, Lampeter, warden and headmaster of Llandovery College, dean of St Asaph, principal of St David's College, Lampeter and bishop of St Davids, twenty-seven to D. Silvan Evans (college examinations, acknowledging congratulations, the Welsh Prayer Book committee, etc.) and one to [J. H. Silvan] Evans, 1903 (sympathy on the death of his father, the completion of the dictionary).

Fourteen letters, 1887-99, to D. Silvan Evans from the Reverend Elias Owen, FSA, Efenechtyd Rectory, Ruthin and Llanyblodwel Vicarage, Oswestry (words and their meanings, folklore, etc.). Enclosed is one letter, [18]88, to Elias Owen from (the Reverend) M[organ] Hughes, Derwen Rectory, Corwen.

Thirty-two letters and one postcard, 1869-90, to D. Silvan Evans from Howel W[illiam] Lloyd (1816-93), Upper Chelsea and Kensington ('Y Marchog Crwydrad', mention of 'Llyfr Ceniarth', a manuscript containing poems by Huw Arwystli [sic], etc., bibliographical matters, his efforts to collect the poems of Guto'r Glyn, the addressee's dictionary).

Thirty-one letters and two postcards, 1890-98, to D. Silvan Evans from the Reverend D[aniel] L[ewis] Lloyd, bishop of Bangor, writing from Brecon, Bangor, Llanarth and Eastbourne (church matters, Emyniadur yr Eglwys yng Nghymru, applicants for the curacy of Llanwrin, the writer's health, etc.). Enclosed are letters, 1896, to D. Silvan Evans from J. Jones, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, M. Morgan Jones, Llanrug, T. Williams, Llanystumdwy and John T. Evans, Llanelly (2), and to the bishop from John Williams, Llansamlet and D. Watcyn Morgan, Morriston. There are also two letters [1899] to D. Silvan Evans from D. R. (L.) Lloyd, Llanarth (the illness and death of the writer's father). The letters have been tentatively numbered - several are not fully dated.

Twenty-one letters, 1873-88, to D. Silvan Evans from [the Reverend] M[atthew] H[enry] Lee, Hanmer, Whitchurch (queries concerning various place-names, etc., enclosing a newspaper reprint on Bangor Monachorum).

Twenty-four letters, 1875-8, to D. Silvan Evans from [the Reverend] Robert Jones, Rotherhithe (points concerning the poetical works of Goronwy Owen, Y Cymmrodor, reprinting Salesbury's Dictionary, Aberystwyth College, Trubner and the Dictionary, condolence, etc.).